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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,011.02, 81,434.34 and 32,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,011.02, 81,434.34 and 32,154.12 is: 44,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,011.02 : 81,434.34 = 32,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,011.02/81,434.34 = 32,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,011.02x = 81,434.34 × 32,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,011.02x = 2,618,449,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,449,540.48/59,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,372.21

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